Western Standard Shows

The official podcast for the Western Standard The Western Standard is an independent source of news and commentary fighting for a strong and free Western Canada, committed to the truth even when it hurts, and forever pledged to refuse government funding. Hosted by Cory Morgan covering news of the week along with analysis from guests.

Western Standard Shows is a commentary podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 145 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Western Standard Shows, a commentary show with 145 episodes published.

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  NATION OF PEOPLE: Canada’s biggest problem is hiding in plain sight

  Aug 18, 202627 min

  In this episode of A Nation of People, Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer examine why Canada struggles to define a shared national purpose. Royer argues Canada is divided by three competing visions: Big Brother Confederation, Equality Confederation and the Two Nation Policy. Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1 »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

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  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

  Aug 17, 202622 min

  Premier Danielle Smith joins the Western Standard to discuss Alberta’s fight for more control over immigration, equalization reform, the October 19 independence referendum, and her push for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada. Smith says Alberta is already winning key battles with Ottawa, including changes to federal energy policy, carbon pricing, safe supply, and medical assistance in dying. She also responds to frustration from UCP grassroots members and weighs in on concerns over Elections Alberta’s handling of citizen petitions.

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  MARTY UP NORTH: Can Ottawa strike a tariff deal in time?

  Aug 16, 20261h 2m

  Marty is back with this week with a look at Ottawa’s priorities, from Mark Carney’s climate resilience spending and housing announcements to Trump’s looming 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

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  HANNAFORD: When the police knock on your door, grab your phone and record

  Aug 16, 202626 min

  From Edmonton’s non-crime hate reports to human-rights cases over rainbow crosswalks and drag shows: the expanding reach of so-called hate.

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  THE PIPELINE: What has Carney actually delivered?

  Aug 15, 202647 min

  Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford, David Wiechnik and Jackson Loy discuss Mark Carney’s record after more than a year in office, questioning why his popularity remains strong despite few concrete results.

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